Lao Zhang solely dropped Ji Ruan off on the entrance of the corporate, and a tall and stylish secretary got here to choose him up 

The secretary of Gu Xiuyi’s workplace seems identical to a personality in a novel, stunning and swish. When she noticed Ji Ruan, she smiled brightly and mentioned, “Hi there, Mr. Ji. It is our first assembly. I’m Mr. Gu’s secretary. You may name me Xiao Ya.”

Ji Ruan had simply gotten out of the automobile and was blinded by the daylight. He raised his hand to cowl his brow and smiled at Xiao Ya, “Hi there, however do not name me Mr. Ji, simply name me Ji Ruan.”

For the reason that secretary group had picked out the candidate for Gu Xiuyi’s marriage, it had at all times been Music Ling who was involved with Ji Ruan. Xiao Ya had solely seen Ji Ruan in particular person for the primary time, and he appeared a lot youthful than within the photograph, so calling him “Mr.” did really feel a bit unusual.

However Xiao Ya nonetheless smiled cheerfully and did not reply to Ji Ruan’s phrases, she simply mentioned, “All of us name you Mr. Ji as a result of that is what Assistant Music calls you. It sounds extra well mannered.”

Ji Ruan did not suppose an excessive amount of about it, “However Assistant Music calls me Xiao Ruan now.”

“Huh?” Xiao Ya was stunned. She clearly remembered that a couple of days in the past when Music Ling was on the telephone, he nonetheless addressed Ji Ruan very professionally as “Mr. Ji.” How did it immediately change to Xiao Ruan? 

However the title itself wasn’t a vital matter, they may name him regardless of the younger woman appreciated. 

Xiao Ya then greeted Uncle Zhang and led Ji Ruan into the corporate. 

Xiao Ya then greeted Outdated Zhang and led Ji Ruan into the corporate. Alongside the best way, folks have been coming and going, and lots of of them came to visit to greet Xiao Ya one after one other, however their eyes have been fastened on Ji Ruan.

Individuals round have been whispering one thing, however Ji Ruan could not hear clearly.

Gu Xiuyi had no intention of hiding his marriage, however the particulars of the contract weren’t extensively recognized. Most individuals solely knew that their boss, who had been single for almost 30 years, immediately discovered a associate. 

A few month in the past, when the secretarial group secretly screened candidates, the corporate had already began to stir. 

“Is that the younger woman? He is so younger, is he an grownup?” 

“Are you able to get married should you’re not an grownup? Though the boss is just not a folks particular person when working time beyond regulation, he isn’t that merciless!”

“However how did he immediately need to get married? Did not the boss say earlier than that ‘getting married is like going to a funeral, it is an ominous factor, it is higher to return to work’?”

“Are you loopy? How might Gu Xiuyi say one thing like that!” 

“Actually! He used to have a giant mouth when he was younger, however he turned a silent boss after he gained actual energy in the previous few years!”

Hahaha, come on, do not idiot me. I joined the corporate later than you.”

“Why would I deceive you? Each previous worker has a handbook with quotes from President Gu’s faculty days. I can ship it to you on my cloud drive!”

So immediately, Ji Ruan, the corporate’s boss, appeared, and nobody might include their gossiping ideas. Everybody needed to know who the particular person was that might change their boss’s thoughts and even soar into the wedding graveyard.

Xiao Ya was initially anxious that Ji Ruan, who had simply turned 18, wouldn’t adapt to this case and hurriedly led him to the non-public elevator.

However Ji Ruan appeared to be fully unaware of the discussions and gazes round him, or possibly he observed however did not care, and did not even give a look. 

Individuals like Xiao Ya, who labored laborious on this tall and sumptuous workplace constructing, needed to get up straight on daily basis to keep up their momentum on this non-smoking battlefield. 

However Ji Ruan appeared so harmless and careless, or possibly he was simply so sensible that he appeared boring. He appeared right here sporting a T-shirt, shorts, and canvas sneakers, strolling in a very relaxed and pure posture, often reducing his head to take a look at his telephone and ship messages to his pals, with a shallow smile on his face.

This type of leisure and unfounded confidence is one thing that nobody current might ever have. He actually appeared like a pampered younger woman. 

“Who is that this younger grasp from which household? Does anybody know him?”

“Properly, he is not from the wealthy child circle, he hasn’t appeared earlier than.”

“May or not it’s a enterprise alliance? Is not the group getting nearer to Lingzhou currently?”

“Lingzhou’s chairman solely has one daughter, you already know.”

“Ah…” 

The elevator doorways closed, and the sound of dialog was shut out. Xiao Ya let loose a sigh of reduction.

Lower than one-tenth of the folks on the highest flooring of the constructing have been working, and a solemn silence pervaded the realm. Nobody was stunned by Ji Ruan’s arrival.

Xiao Ya led Ji Ruan to Gu Xiuyi’s workplace, and at last relaxed sufficient to provide a quick introduction of the environment.

As she spoke, Ji Ruan observed her expression turning into an increasing number of relaxed, and a way of pleasure emanating from her. He was contaminated by her temper and quietly listened to her.

When Xiao Ya noticed Ji Ruan smiling, she stopped and requested, “What’s up?”

Ji Ruan shook his head and mentioned frankly, “I simply really feel like one thing good occurred to you lately.”

There was one thing magical about him that made it troublesome for folks to be guarded in opposition to him.

“That is true,” Xiao Ya could not assist however grin, and whispered to him, “On the finish of the month, our whole secretary group will obtain a bonus!”

“Actually? Congratulations!” Ji Ruan mentioned with a touch of pleasure.  

“It is nothing,” Xiao Ya checked out Ji Ruan as if he was a fortunate star for cash, “It is all due to you.”

Ji Ruan was barely stunned, “What did I do?”

Xiao Ya immediately stopped speaking and simply smiled, opened the door and mentioned to Ji Ruan, “Nothing, come on in. The boss remains to be in a gathering, so you will have to attend for him for a bit.”

She led Ji Ruan to the couch and requested in a gentle voice, “Would you like candy milk or pure milk?”

Ji Ruan: “…” 

Ji Ruan thought to himself, why do these younger women at all times assume he likes milk?

He pursed his lips and smiled barely, “Can I’ve a glass of ice water?”

It was actually scorching outdoors!  

____________________________

After the assembly, Gu Xiuyi returned to his workplace to search out only some ice cubes left within the glass of ice water on his desk. Drops of water slid down the cup and left a small puddle on the steel floor.

Ji Ruan stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, fingers resting on the glass, fully centered on one thing outdoors.

“Ji Ruan?” 

…… 

The kid did not reply. 

Gu Xiuyi took a couple of steps ahead and gently tapped Ji Ruan’s shoulder. As anticipated, Ji Ruan was startled and flinched, hitting himself in opposition to the glass wall.

Gu Xiuyi: “…” 

He discovered that though Ji Ruan appeared calmer than bizarre youngsters and his braveness was not small, he was simply frightened by some issues that immediately appeared. 

Gu Xiuyi realized that though Ji Ruan appeared extra composed than different youngsters, he was simply scared by sudden occurrences. Even when Gu Xiuyi tapped him flippantly on the shoulder with none malice, Ji Ruan would nonetheless soar like a startled rabbit.

Ji Ruan and Gu Xiuyi locked eyes for a couple of seconds, after which Ji Ruan turned on the cochlear implant: “…I did not even know you got here in.” 

Ji Ruan’s cheeks turned barely crimson from the solar, and his eyelashes appeared lengthy and trembled within the daylight.

Gu Xiuyi stared on the fairly face for some time, then lifted Ji Ruan’s hair on his proper ear and appeared on the small exterior machine: “Why did you flip it off once more? Did not Li Sui’an say to put on it extra typically to get used to it?”

Ji Ruan answered vaguely: “I am used to it. I used to show it off on a regular basis.”

Gu Xiuyi did not say something, however he checked out Ji Ruan steadily for a second earlier than immediately asking, “Is it uncomfortable to put on?” 

Ji Ruan shook his head. 

Ji Ruan touched his ears and mentioned, “It is simply that it is a lot clearer than my earlier one, and I am not used to it.” 

Gu Xiuyi turned to the desk and grabbed an unused cup to fill with water. He mentioned calmly, “Then put on it. So you will not miss something, and I will not scare you by tapping you.”

Ji Ruan adopted quietly and retorted in a low voice, “Not at all times.” 

Gu Xiuyi lifted his eyelids and glanced at him: “Hmm.” 

“Oh, by the best way,” he lifted his water cup and pointed at Ji Ruan, asking, “Do you might have a white shirt?”

A white shirt? 

Ji Ruan’s wardrobe was crammed with T-shirts, and he could not afford to purchase good shirts.

Ji Ruan shook his head truthfully, “No, why?” 

Gu Xiuyi pursed his lips and put down his cup, “Let’s go, let’s purchase some first.”

To not point out that they wanted to put on white shirts for his or her wedding ceremony photographs, with Ji Ruan’s present outfit, in the event that they went on to the Civil Affairs Bureau, Gu Xiuyi would positively be mistaken for a kid abductor by passers-by.

Ji Ruan was taken to a store that Gu Xiuyi typically frequented. 

As quickly as they entered, they have been led into the VIP lounge. Rows of garments and pants have been pushed in entrance of them by the shop clerks. Along with white shirts, there have been additionally many kinds of informal put on. Ji Ruan solely wanted to take a seat on the small couch and drink espresso and eat cake whereas casually selecting what he appreciated.  

However he really did not have a powerful demand for what to put on. He was dizzy and did not need to transfer among the many dazzling array of clothes, so Gu Xiuyi picked out a number of units for him with out saying a phrase. 

In the long run, Ji Ruan picked out a shirt himself.

It was a quite simple fashion, with black bamboo embroidered on the cuff. It appeared low-key and unobtrusive, however the stitches have been dense, delicate, and stylish. It was the work of a really skilled Chinese language embroidery grasp, most likely even a grand grasp.

Ji Ruan’s household had been doing Chinese language embroidery for generations. Beginning along with his great-grandfather, they have been all inheritors of the intangible cultural heritage of Chinese language embroidery. He additionally discovered from his grandfather for a few years. If he had not died so younger, he would most likely have inherited this craft sooner or later.

Ji Ruan did not understand that he had been looking at this shirt for a very long time.

“That is the work of Trainer Cheng Yunxiu,” the supervisor mentioned softly subsequent to Ji Ruan. “Our model goals to advertise basic conventional tradition, and these embroidered patterns are all drawn and embroidered by Trainer Cheng and her disciples. There is just one of every sample, and Trainer Cheng hopes that somebody who’s destined to put on it will likely be ready to take action.”

Ji Ruan appeared up at Gu Xiuyi. 

He had very gentle eyes, like spring water, and likewise just like the mild wind that blew wind chimes. 

Gu Xiuyi and he solely made transient eye contact earlier than he appeared expressionlessly on the supervisor and mentioned, “Purchase it.” 

Till Music Ling was carrying large and small luggage following the 2 of them far-off, the shop clerks have been nonetheless hiding behind the supervisor and laughing.

“I did not anticipate President Gu to actually get married, and he is so younger.”

“Talking of which, do not these diamond bachelor varieties like youthful companions? Is it common of their circle to have an older husband and a youthful spouse?”

“I actually desire a boyfriend like this, who does not communicate however simply buys no matter I level at.”

____________________________

When Ji Ruan and Gu Xiuyi arrived on the Civil Affairs Bureau sporting white shirts, it was simply earlier than lunchtime. Those that got here to register within the morning had already completed, and people who have been coming within the afternoon had not but arrived. They have been the one couple there.

The workers was momentarily stunned once they noticed the 2 of them.  

Gu Xiuyi was a well known determine in Jing Metropolis, and it was nearly inconceivable to not know him if one paid consideration to the information. 

From the second Ji Ruan appeared on the firm within the morning to when Gu Xiuyi took him to purchase garments, they have been photographed and posted on-line.

Some folks leaked that Gu Xiuyi was getting married, and the associate was an unknown younger inheritor from a rich household, which was a enterprise alliance.

Some folks even claimed that Gu Xiuyi, who had been a monk for a very long time, had taken on a younger and exquisite college scholar as his sugar child.

Others believed that they have been actually in love. There have been all types of rumors going round. 

It wasn’t till they appeared on the Civil Affairs Bureau that at the very least the wedding rumors have been immediately confirmed, it doesn’t matter what the rationale. This induced a stir.

Ji Ruan broke the silence and stood subsequent to Gu Xiuyi, smiling softly, “Good afternoon.” 

His voice was clear and delicate.

The workers on the Civil Affairs Bureau instantly regained their professionalism upon seeing them.

“Good afternoon, are you right here to register?” The particular person talking was a middle-aged lady of about forty, who appeared like their group chief.

Gu Xiuyi nodded, “Sure, what procedures do we have to undergo?”

As quickly as he completed talking, the workers members standing within the nook all gasped quietly, taking a look at one another in shock.

The group chief smiled politely and mentioned, “Please comply with me.”

She led the 2 of them to the spherical desk in the remainder space and requested her colleagues to convey over a couple of types, which have been positioned in entrance of them. 

“Hi there, sir, I’m Xiao Zhang, the wedding registration clerk. It is my pleasure to serve you. Listed below are two ‘Declaration of Utility for Marriage Registration’ types. Please fill them out individually and submit your family registration and related paperwork to us for evaluate and processing.”

Ji Ruan thanked her and took the declaration types, whereas Gu Xiuyi handed over their paperwork to the group chief.

At this second, Music Ling got here in from outdoors with Xiao Ya. He had a number of delicately packaged bins of sweets in his fingers, which he offered to the group chief.

“On this auspicious day, Mr. Gu is giving everybody some sweet to have a good time. Might you all have numerous happiness and success. I hope you will not thoughts.”

The registration workplace for marriages was by no means wanting sweet from newlyweds. Normally, the registration clerks accepted them as a gesture of goodwill, in order to not spoil the newlyweds’ completely satisfied day.

The group chief did not hesitate this time and smiled as she accepted the sweets. “Then we’ll graciously settle for your present. You two can take your time filling out the declaration types. I am going to go verify on the progress of your doc evaluate.”

She carried the sweets into the workplace and positioned them in entrance of her colleagues. “The newlyweds introduced us some sweet. We’ll all share it later.”

“This package deal seems a bit high-end.” 

“These packages look fairly high-end,” mentioned a colleague as they opened one of many bins and shortly searched on Baidu. After a dozen or so seconds, they gasped, “These are handcrafted in Italy and value two or three thousand yuan per field. They gave us seven or eight bins? That is the primary time I’ve ever acquired wedding ceremony sweet price over ten thousand yuan.”

The group chief reviewed the paperwork, and upon listening to this, slowly turned her head. After a quick second of eye contact among the many group, they silently agreed to share a field.

There was nobody else within the break space. Ji Ruan and Gu Xiuyi sat aspect by aspect quietly filling out the types.

Ji Ruan’s handwriting was as elegant and refined as he was, whereas Gu Xiuyi’s handwriting was undoubtedly glorious, with a strong and majestic stroke.

“Cough…” The air con was set a lot colder than Ji Ruan was used to, and he was delicate to adjustments in temperature. After some time with out ingesting water, his throat turned hoarse. He lined his mouth and coughed.

Gu Xiuyi paused his pen, however did not search for. “What’s improper?”

“It is nothing.” Ji Ruan remained centered on filling out the types, studying every line rigorously. 

Nevertheless, the quiet break space was interrupted by Ji Ruan’s occasional coughs.

“Clatter-”  

Gu Xiuyi put down his pen and went to the water dispenser to get a cup of water. He introduced it again and positioned it subsequent to Ji Ruan. “Drink some should you’re uncomfortable.” 

Ji Ruan had a behavior of ignoring many issues when he was very centered, so he did not even understand he had been coughing for a very long time till Gu Xiuyi spoke up.

However it was at all times higher to have somebody provide to assist than to must do all the things oneself. Ji Ruan picked up the paper cup and smiled, revealing two dimples. “Thanks, Mr. Gu.”

Gu Xiuyi checked out Ji Ruan’s dimples, not understanding why he was being so charming. “What are you smiling about? Hurry up and write.”

Ji Ruan: “…” 

After filling out the declaration type, the group chief confirmed that all the things was so as and led the 2 of them into the images room.

Earlier than taking the photographs, Xiao Ya insisted on making use of some lipstick on Ji Ruan, saying that the colour of his face did not look good and he wanted to look good within the wedding ceremony photographs. 

Ji Ruan sat along with his mouth barely open, permitting Xiao Ya to use the lipstick whereas Gu Xiuyi stood by the aspect ingesting water and watching.

Even Ji Ruan’s lips have been engaging, with an ideal thickness and a small pearl on his higher lip that he would gently dab with a tissue after wiping his mouth.

After making use of the lipstick, his lips appeared identical to cherries, which Ji Ruan beloved to eat.

Nevertheless, in Gu Xiuyi’s considerably straight male aesthetic, he felt that this mouth would look extra stunning with nothing on it, simply its pure mild pink colour.

The group chief was ready on the aspect, and a colleague walked over and whispered quietly, “What’s up with Mr. Gu? He is simply trying and never saying something although he is nearly completed ingesting a big cup of water.” 

The group chief gave him a warning look and put a finger to her lips, indicating him to be quiet.

Contained in the images room was a picket oath platform lined in flowers and with the nationwide emblem printed on it, with a big crimson backdrop behind it.

It wasn’t till Ji Ruan stood in entrance of the oath platform that he lastly felt the fact of getting married. He immediately turned nervous and a bit incredulous.

The particular person subsequent to him was a person with whom he had no emotional basis, but they stood on the solemn oath platform, blessed by everybody, due to a bit of paper.

Ji Ruan’s palms started to sweat

The photographer was nonetheless adjusting the digital camera, and most {couples} can be a little bit nervous when getting their certificates, so workers members would habitually joke round to ease the stress. Nevertheless, Gu Xiuyi hardly confirmed any expressions, solely often responding out of politeness, whereas Ji Ruan’s facial muscle tissues have been tense with nervousness.

Happily, each of them have been genuinely handsome, and irrespective of how stiff they have been, they have been pleasing to the attention.

The photographer had already adjusted the digital camera and requested the 2 of them to take a look at the lens. 

Ji Ruan and Gu Xiuyi stood shoulder to shoulder, with their arms tightly pressed collectively, feeling one another’s physique warmth clearly. Because the shutter sound went off, Ji Ruan grinned, trying a bit pressured.

Even the photographer could not assist however chuckle a little bit and comforted, “Chill out a bit, Xiao Ji, you will look much more stunning whenever you smile with out being nervous.”

Ji Ruan nodded and took a deep breath earlier than beginning the photograph shoot once more. However after a number of takes, he nonetheless could not get into the fitting temper. Within the lens, the 2 of them appeared extra like they have been getting divorced than taking wedding ceremony photographs.

The workers members on the aspect could not assist however whisper, “What’s up with Mr. Gu? Why does not he consolation him a little bit…?”

“Yeah, the kid seems so nervous…”

After failing to take a great image a number of occasions in a row, Ji Ruan turned a bit discouraged. He rubbed his face laborious, attempting to chill out his facial muscle tissues.

His wrist was pulled, and Gu Xiuyi’s voice sounded in his ear: “Are you scared?”  

However Ji Ruan turned his head away, unwilling to confess his nervousness. 

He had very white pores and skin and brief black hair that appeared very gentle. When he lowered his head, his lengthy and dense eyelashes drooped barely, casting a positive shadow on his decrease eyelid, making for a really beautiful look.

Gu Xiuyi reached out and positioned his ten fingers on Ji Ruan’s cheeks, whispering, “Purse your lips and present your dimples.”

Ji Ruan immediately appeared up and stared at Gu Xiuyi with puffed cheeks.

He was already so nervous, and this particular person was asking him to indicate his dimples!

It is an excessive amount of! 

Gu Xiuyi checked out Ji Ruan, and his vivid, youthful eyes mirrored his personal picture, however there was plenty of resentment in them. He knew that his phrases weren’t good, however he actually did not know methods to coax folks.

After a quick standoff, Gu Xiuyi lastly compromised with a light-weight sigh: “Your dimples are actually fairly. Are you able to smile?”

Ji Ruan checked out Gu Xiuyi’s expression and will additionally sense that this was most likely the best tenderness he might present.

He took a deep breath and did as Gu Xiuyi mentioned, slowly pursing his lips. 

As Ji Ruan made his transfer, Gu Xiuyi’s fingertips slowly sank right into a small indentation. The feeling was fairly great, one thing he had by no means skilled in his whole life.

Gu Xiuyi’s lips involuntarily curved right into a slight arc, then gently touched Ji Ruan’s chin and turned the boy’s nose to nose him. The photographer understood and snapped a photograph, capturing the second. 

After the photograph was taken, the certificates presenter handed them the oath and started the swearing-in course of. It was a darkish crimson protecting case made from strong wooden, and the marriage vows have been held inside.

The certificates presenter mentioned, “I’m happy to current you along with your marriage certificates on this sacred day. Please reply my query solemnly: are you each getting into into this marriage voluntarily?” 

The 2 of them checked out one another and mentioned in unison, “Sure.”

“Our nation practices freedom of marriage, and each companions ought to be devoted and respect one another. Relations ought to respect and take care of the aged and the younger, assist one another, and work collectively to keep up equal and harmonious marital relationships. Are you able to each do that?”

“We will.”

“Please face the solemn nationwide emblem and skim the ‘Marriage Oath’ collectively.”

Gu Xiuyi opened the heavy picket case and handed it to the 2 of them. Ji Ruan checked out him, paused for 2 seconds, after which adopted his rhythm to learn collectively:

“We voluntarily enter right into a partnership, by thick and skinny, for higher or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in illness and in well being, we are going to face the challenges of life collectively, and be with one another for a lifetime!” 

Ji Ruan’s voice was heat and delicate, whereas Gu Xiuyi’s was deep and regular. Throughout the solemn vows, to anybody else’s eyes, they appeared like a pair of genuinely in-love lovers.

Cheers of congratulations crammed the room.

The registrar handed them their marriage certificates. 

“Wishing you each a cheerful marriage!”